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New York State Mandates Panic Buttons for Retail Workplaces

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (RSWA), mandating the installation of panic buttons in the workplaces of retailers with 500 or more employees nationwide.…

News September 6
Homepage of the test site for Ikea's new peer-to-peer resale platform.

Ikea Tests Peer-to-Peer Resale Marketplace in 2 European Cities

Ingka Group, the largest operator of Ikea stores worldwide, has been testing a new peer-to-peer resale marketplace in Madrid and Oslo this summer. The platform allows customers to connect directly in…

News September 6
Mall owner Simon has rebranded its online marketplace as ShopSimon.

Simon Rebrands and Expands Online Marketplace Following ‘Phenomenal Growth’

Mall owner Simon has expanded and rebranded its Shop Premium Outlets online marketplace. The site, now called ShopSimon, represents “the next phase in [Simon’s] journey to create the ultimate omnichannel…

News September 6
Megan Thee Stallion in the music video for her original song “It’s Prime Day.”

How Brands Can Replicate Prime Day Success this Holiday Season

Over the past 10 years, Prime Day has become a critical sales event for brands, especially for the countless small- and medium-sized sellers that rely on Amazon to grow their…

Features September 6

Retail Ecommerce Revamp: Positioning Product Information for Scale

Every retail ecommerce business — whether just starting out or well-established — reaches the point when adopting a more mature product information management (PIM) strategy becomes crucial to reach the…

Executive Viewpoints September 6
Newly reopened Foot Locker flagship on NYC's 34th Street.

Foot Locker Celebrates 50th Anniversary with an Eye to the Future

Foot Locker is kicking off a month-long celebration of its 50th anniversary as it gains momentum in its turnaround effort. The anniversary celebrations will include various in-person events and the…

News September 5

Kohl’s Tries to Win Back Families with New Brand Platform Showcasing Diverse Assortment

Kohl’s is rebranding and using a new brand platform to reaffirm its commitment to families. The struggling retailer is focusing on “authenticity of the everyday moments that make life beautiful,”…

News September 5

Emerging Generative AI Model Helps Optimize Retail Merchandising Efforts

AI is the latest massively disruptive technology making waves for businesses everywhere. But it’s not quite new to retailers. They’ve been leveraging AI for a number of years in the…

Executive Viewpoints September 5
Best Buy "spokeshologram" Gram helps NBC Sports' Mike Tirico get ready for kickoff.

Best Buy Teams up with NBCU to Help NFL Fans Gear up for New Season

As the NFL season kicks off tonight with defending Super Bowl champion the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens, Best Buy wants viewers to know it has all the…

News September 5
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